Most Ontario farmers are quick to point out agriculture’s environmental track record in conversations about the industry’s carbon footprint. Thanks to improved technologies, the proliferation of the Environmental Farm Plan, and smarter, safer crop protection products, agriculture has a good news story to tell.
But corn farming still has room for improvement when it comes to fertilizer use, and research advancements continue to offer guidance on how low inputs can go without compromising yields.
This summer, research is underway in Oxford County to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of innovative nitrogen management practices for crop producers as they relate to reducing nitrate levels in drinking water sources.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Oxford County research to develop nitrogen management strategy
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